A throbbing getaway to the foothills of the Himalaya into the wild
- Jim Corbett National Park
- P.O.Dhikuli, Via Ramnagar
- District – Nainital
- Pin Code : 244715
- Uttarakhand, India
A throbbing getaway to the foothills of the Himalaya into the wild
Jim Corbett is where India's tiger story began. The country's first national park, first Project Tiger reserve, and today, the reserve with more tigers per square kilometre than anywhere else in India. The Dhikala grasslands alone account for more iconic tiger sightings than most parks see in a decade, and the 600-plus bird species make every drive worthwhile even when the tigers stay hidden.
Our Corbett tour packages are built around safari permits secured before the booking window closes, safari schedules matched to where sightings have been strongest that week, and stays close enough to the gate that you are inside the park at first light. Choose from our handcrafted Corbett wildlife safari packages, ranging from a weekend escape to an 11-day Golden Triangle circuit. Pick the one that fits your time, and we handle the rest.
Corbett tour packages start at ₹7,500 for a 2-night weekend safari and go up to ₹12,000 and above for extended multi-destination circuits covering Nainital, Agra, or the full Golden Triangle. The main things that affect the price: number of safari drives, Dhikala zone access, resort category, and whether you are on a shared or private jeep.
Start with what you actually want from the trip
Most people land on this page wanting a tiger sighting. That is a reasonable starting point, and the Dhikala Tour Package or the Corbett Jeep Safari will give you the best odds. Dhikala's open grassland along the Ramganga offers the widest sightlines in the park, and the Jeep Safari stacks the most drives into the fewest days. Both are built for one purpose: getting you in front of a tiger.
But Corbett is not just a tiger park, and some of the best packages on this page exist because people figured that out. The birdwatching tour dedicates six days to 600-plus species, including 49 of India's 69 recorded raptors. The Corbett Nainital Tour pairs safaris with a hill station lake town for travellers who want the forest without five consecutive days of 5 AM starts. The Corbett and Kumaon Hill Station Tour goes deeper into Uttarakhand's hills across 11 days for people who want Corbett as one stop on a proper Kumaon circuit, not the whole trip.
Then there are the heritage combinations. The Corbett and Taj Mahal Tour adds Agra. The Corbett Tour with Golden Triangle connects to Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Both exist for travellers who want wildlife and monuments on the same trip without booking two separate vacations.
And if none of that sounds specific enough, the Corbett Weekend Tour and the Jungle Safari Tour are the flexible middle ground: one is the shortest option at 2 nights, and the other spreads drives across multiple zones over 4 nights without committing to a single theme.
The Dhikala Decision
This deserves its own section because it is the single most common question we get.
Dhikala is Corbett's most celebrated zone. Open grassland, the Ramganga river, elephant herds, and the park's strongest tiger sighting history. If someone has heard of one zone at Corbett, it is this one. But three things make Dhikala different from every other zone:
Who should book what?
Timing and Budget
On price:Corbett packages start at ₹7,500 for the Weekend Tour. The biggest jumps come from Dhikala zone access, the number of drives included, resort category, and whether the itinerary extends to Nainital, Agra, or Jaipur. A shared jeep and a private jeep in the same zone are very different price points for very different experiences. Get a quote for your dates and group size rather than comparing starting prices.
Open-top jeeps through grassland at 5:30 AM are cold in every season. Carry a warm layer and a windbreaker regardless of the month.
The difference between a Dhikala drive and a Dhela drive is not just scenery; it is a fundamentally different sighting probability. If a tiger sighting is the goal, prioritise zone allocation over resort category when making trade-offs.
Corbett holds 260-plus tigers, the highest density in India, and multiple drives across two or more days put the odds strongly in your favour. But dense sal forest means some drives will produce elephant herds, gharials on the Ramganga, or a great hornbill overhead rather than a tiger. That is not a failed drive. It is Corbett working as it should.
If none of the nine packages match your dates, group size, or priorities exactly, we build custom itineraries. Tell us what you need.
Q. What is the best Corbett tour package for a first-time visitor ?
Our Corbett Weekend Tour or Dhikala Tour Package is the best for a first-time visitor. Both deliver genuine jeep safari time in Corbett's core zones. If Dhikala specifically is the goal, the Dhikala Tour Package is the direct route.
Q. How much do Corbett National Park tour packages cost ?
Packages start from around ₹7,500 for a weekend trip and scale with trip length, number of safari drives, and whether the itinerary extends to Nainital, Agra, or Jaipur. Dhikala zone access, resort category, and group size are the main variables that shift the final price.
Q. When is the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park ?
March to June is the best time for tiger sightings, since dry conditions push wildlife toward visible water sources. November to February in Corbett is for comfortable weather and peak birding, with slightly lower tiger visibility due to denser foliage.
Q. Which zone in Corbett is best for tiger sighting ?
Dhikala is the most celebrated zone in Corbett for tiger sightings, with open grassland along the Ramganga offering the widest sightlines. Bijrani is the next strongest zone for tiger frequency. Jhirna and Dhela are less crowded alternatives with solid sighting records.
Q. Are Corbett tour packages suitable for families with children ?
Yes, our Dhikala Tour Package and Corbett Nainital Tour are the best family picks. Jeep safaris are short and engaging for children, and the Nainital combination adds a lake town break between safari days.
Q. What wildlife can I see at Corbett beyond tigers ?
You can see wild elephant herds (1,200-plus in the reserve), leopards, sloth bears, fishing cats, gharials, mugger crocodiles, sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, dhole, and over 600 bird species, including great hornbills, Pallas's fish eagles, and 49 raptor species.
Q. Can a Corbett trip be combined with other destinations ?
Yes. There are many destinations that can be combined with Corbett. The Corbett and Taj Mahal Tour adds Agra. The Corbett Tour with Golden Triangle covers Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The Corbett and Kumaon Hill Station Tour extends into Ranikhet, Kausani, and Binsar.
Q. How do I reach Jim Corbett National Park ?
Most travellers drive from Delhi (260 km, roughly 6 hours) or take a train to Ramnagar, the nearest railway station. Pantnagar Airport (50 km from the park) handles limited flights. The park's main entry gates (Amdanda, Dhangarhi, and Dhikuli) are a short drive from Ramnagar.
Q. Do I need to book safari permits in advance ?
Yes. Corbett's safari permits are zone-specific and capped per session. Dhikala permits in particular sell out weeks ahead during peak season (November to May). All permits are pre-booked as part of our packages.
